Digital TV News: WIND

Increased usage of FAST impacts SVOD and MVPD subscriptions
Aug 19, 2024 – Two in three (66%) U.S. TV viewers are using FAST platforms in a typical month, according to a Horowitz Research report. Tubi, Pluto TV, Freevee, YouTube and Roku are the top-used FAST networks.
News categories: Horowitz Research, Adriana Waterston, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

U.S. home entertainment spending topped $25bn in 1H 2024
Aug 12, 2024 – According to DEG, U.S. consumers spent almost $25.4 billion on movies and TV shows in the first six months of 2024. Strong growth was achieved in consumer spend on subscription streaming.
News categories: Digital Entertainment Group, Digital TV, DVD, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Bitmovin adds support for multi-stream viewing
Jul 31, 2024 – Bitmovin has announced Multiview, a feature that allows audiences to watch multiple streams simultaneously, for use cases such as sports, esports, and live events.
News categories: Bitmovin, Stefan Lederer, Digital TV, Media Player, Streaming, Worldwide

Amagi boosts FAST channel count at Globo in Brazil
Jun 5, 2024 – Amagi has announced a partnership with Brazil's Globo through which six of the network's FAST channels were implemented into the Amagi cloud-based playout platform, facilitated by AD Digital.
News categories: Amagi, Globo, AD Digital, Ronaldo Dias, Mauricio Felix, Daniela Souza, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

Pluto TV FAST platform draws movie enthusiasts in droves
May 16, 2024 – Research from Omdia and PlumResearch reveals that 43% of all viewing on Pluto TV is attributed to its FAST movie channels, underscoring the platform's dominance in the streaming landscape.
News categories: Omdia, PlumResearch, Maria Rua Aguete, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Market Research, North America, Streaming

Amagi and AD Digital launch MAVTV Brasil FAST channel
Apr 12, 2024 – Amagi and AD Digital have unveiled the launch of MAVTV Brasil's FAST channel by SEV7N Sports, using the cloud technology and services of Amagi and AD Digital.
News categories: Amagi, AD Digital, SEV7N Sports, KA Srinivasan, Daniela Souza, Erich Steffen, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

Password sharing crackdowns impacting SVOD churn
Apr 10, 2024 – A new report from Horowitz Research sheds light on how recent crackdowns on password sharing are impacting consumer behavior when it comes to subscription streaming services (SVODs).
News categories: Horowitz Research, Adriana Waterston, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Suitest to introduce WingBox OTT test automation tool at NAB 2024
Apr 9, 2024 – At the 2024 NAB Show Suitest will introduce WingBox, a Video Capture and Control appliance enabling combined object- and image-based live and automation testing for OTT apps and devices.
News categories: Suitest, Mirko Nedeljković, Apps, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

U.S. Joint Industry Committee certifies Comscore and VideoAmp
Apr 3, 2024 – The U.S. Joint Industry Committee (JIC) has announced that Comscore and VideoAmp have been certified for transactability as national currencies.
News categories: U.S. Joint Industry Committee, VideoAmp, Comscore, Travis Scoles, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, USA